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What Goes Around Comes Around

Several years ago when our oldest was a baby, Jason purchased about fifty dollars’ worth of shirts and jeans and took them home to try on since Sam’s Club does not have dressing rooms.  The next morning we got in the car to return most of them to get our money back.   When we arrived… [continue reading]

21 Comments Filed Under: Marriage, My Man, Uncategorized Tagged: marriage

Fund Raiser Rally

When I was teaching at a small Christian school in Nebraska, the principal called a rally of the entire school in the gym to promote the new fund raiser.  That year we would be selling a variety of delicious nuts and chocolates to raise money for our school.  Our principal was very enthusiastic and in… [continue reading]

15 Comments Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: fundraiser, funny

Frustraded

From the back seat of the van my then five-year-old kept shouting, “Mama?” I kept answering, “Yes?” over and over. Significantly frustrated (that’s a nice respectable sounding word) I said, “Baby, don’t say ‘mama’ anymore!” There was a short pause, and then I heard a meek, “Esther?” A real mom would probably not have died… [continue reading]

11 Comments Filed Under: Joy, Kids Tagged: daughters, funny, kids

My Green Couch

I remember the day it arrived on a big truck.  My missionary parents had  just moved to South Texas, and a very kind family had sent them a truck load of much needed furniture.  We were particularly excited about the  avocado green couch.  It was a hide-a-bed! There were six in my  family and our… [continue reading]

17 Comments Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: funny, snakes

Hope for Parents

I showed up to church a few weeks ago not a little proud in my new dress. If I’ve only worn it twice before, it’s a new dress – so what that it’s eight years old. After three more kids the important thing is that it fits me…again, but this is all beside the point…. [continue reading]

10 Comments Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: parenting, wisdom

Boarding School

I was talking about my boarding school experience, and I didn’t realize that my children were paying any attention.  My first-grader piped up and asked if she could go to boarding school. Although I had been talking about some the fun things I did there, I didn’t want her to get too excited about it. … [continue reading]

3 Comments Filed Under: Joy, Kids Tagged: daughters, kids

Achy Breaky Heart

This pitiful thing is an animated western cow with lights and music that I found on sale at Walmart right before Valentine’s Day.  I think it was about two dollars and fifty cents.  I thought my kids would have fun with it.  It plays “Achy Breaky Heart” which I knew would get annoying fast, but… [continue reading]

5 Comments Filed Under: Kids Tagged: toy, Valentine's Day

Potty Training Treat

A friend of mine realized she was missing her yellow food coloring. That seemed odd. All the other colors were there.  After inquiring among her children, the truth came out. Her six-year-old boy had taken it and for several days had been squirting it in the toilet to make the family think uh, you know…that… [continue reading]

13 Comments Filed Under: Grace, Kids Tagged: potty training, yellow food coloring

My Purpose

I was beginning to think I was a pretty good person so God sent me a husband. Then I thought all my problems were basically his fault so God sent me four blessings. Now I see my sinful heart revealed to me more and more each day. May I take this gift God has given… [continue reading]

4 Comments Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: wisdom

My Little Laborer

I had my six-year-old sweep the floor for me a few days ago. The next morning she put her hand on her hip and pointing to the grass that was tracked in said, “What happened here? We just cleaned up this place!” Funny how you see things differently when you’re the one that did the… [continue reading]

6 Comments Filed Under: Joy, Kids Tagged: daughters, funny, kids

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Hi! We believe laughter is the best medicine. Join in with us as we share our family laughs, fun with food, and love of travel. Great to meet you! Esther Irish




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